I’m sure you’ve heard of patchwork quilts. Years ago, the girls and I made several crazy patchwork quilts. No pattern except that the quilt was made in 12” squares. The result is colorful and…well, crazy. Kind of fun to make. … Continue reading →
I was going to title this bog July Joys but then I would have had to list a whole bunch of things like family reunions, company, trips with grandkids to the lake, picnics, wiener roasts, long walks in the cool … Continue reading →
I admit it. I can make anything about writing. Take this week for example. We drove east an hour or two to attend a funeral. The sky was sunny and bright. The landscape green and lush. It felt peaceful and … Continue reading →
This week I took a couple of days of R&R in Banff—one of the prettiest spots in the world. The trees were freshly brushed with green. It was two days of Rest and Relaxation: enjoying coffee, enjoying a quiet room … Continue reading →
There are times when I think I would like a longer week. Perhaps an extra day tucked away somewhere between Saturday and Sunday. My hope would be that I could finally get everything done I need to do in a … Continue reading →
I found this quote on Lee Hyat’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/leehyat?fref=photo This is a great reminder. Far too often (every day?) I struggle to get started. I have more excuses than the power ball lotto has dollars. I’m tired. I need to … Continue reading →
You can probably guess what I’m referring to—New Year’s resolutions. It would seem one of the more popular ones making the rounds for writers is how to increase writing output. There’s a course offered on Becoming a Productive Writer. It’s … Continue reading →
That’s me. A struggling writer. I have been working on a story for weeks. Okay, months. It just won’t come together. I am lost in the fog of plot. What I need is light to shine so the story becomes … Continue reading →
There’s nothing like a stay in a 4 star hotel to make me feel spoiled. I spent a few nights in Gaylord Opryland Hotel while I attended a writers retreat. It’s basically 4 hotels connected by 9 acres of indoor … Continue reading →
Yes, it’s November already. Already?? Yup. I like November. Here are some of my reasons. 1. The yard and gardens are ready for their long winter sleep and no longer require large amounts of time and energy. What’s not to … Continue reading →